Baked Stuffed Papaya
Usually I eat papaya plain, but the one I brought home the other day was so firm and big that it was just too perfect for stuffing…
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Bavarian Pot Roast
This recipe comes to us courtesy of the "Spice of Life Cookbook" by Treva Davis (no longer in print).…
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Berbere - Ethiopian spice blend
The non-specific amounts in this recipe are because each Ethiopian cook has her own variation of this basic spice blend. Feel fre…
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Berbere - Ethiopian Spice Paste
Having served as a foster parent for a number of Ethiopian young people during the 90's, I was lucky enough to get this recipe. I…
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Best Ever Pumpkin Pie
This recipe makes two 9-inch deep dish pies. They're so delicious, you won't have to worry about what to do with the second pie. …
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Carrot Cake with Chai Frosting
A friend asked for a carrot cake that would be fluffy. This was my attempt and it was not fluffy but was lovely anyway.…
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Cincinnati Style Chili
I first tried this dish in Chicago many years ago at a Cincy Chili franchise. Although it never really caught on here, I was hoo…
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Cranberry Zinfandel Port Relish
It’s beginning to rain and that weather keeps me inside and cooking. I
began to research and work on old holiday recipes. I thou…
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Crockpot Cranberry-Orange Beef
After the departure of a house-guest left me with half a jug of uninteresting cranberry juice, pondering what I could use it for l…
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Cured Flank Steak
This recipe was provided by Jeanne Hicks. She shared several recipes with us at our Evanston store. She also provided a recipe f…
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Eve's Spice Cake
This has been a family favorite since 1950. My grandmother gave me the recipe, when I married and moved to Illinois from Germany. …
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Garam Chai (Herbal)
I have searched far and wide for a spicy (garam) chai recipe that could enable people to appreciate the delicate yet utmost balan…
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Gingerbread Man Muffins
This recipe comes to us courtesy of the "Spice of Life Cookbook" by Treva Davis (no longer in print).…
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Holiday Ornaments
The wonderful smell of these ornaments fills the air while they dry. Children love to help make these and they are a sure bet to c…
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Jamaican Red Bean Soup
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Jimmy Bannos and John DeMers from their cookbook, "The Heaven on Seven Cookbook. Where It's M…
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Margo's Chili
When my husband was running for the City of Milwaukee School Board (1983), I always had a huge pot of chili on the stove for the c…
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Mediterranean Chicken
I created this looking for new ways to cook chicken, especially in in the crock pot. My family doesn't like raisins so I added the…
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Mr. McGregor's Carrot Patch Cake
This recipe comes to us courtesy of the "Spice of Life Cookbook" by Treva Davis (no longer in print).…
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Nancy’s Spicy English Gingersnaps
The surprising addition of pepper and ginger nibs adds to the spiciness of these gingersnaps.
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Pfeffernuesse
Pfeffernuesse means pepper nuts. My husband and I became responsible for making these cookies for the family when we offered a ba…
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Pickled Beets
My mom has always made these pickled beets every summer and I have carried on the tradition with my family. You can keep them in t…
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Puerco Pibil
I was watching a DVD and found this recipe as part of the special features. I was intrigued by the role the food played.
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Pumpkin Bacon "Weeknight" Risotto
This is a recipe I invented when I didn't have carnaroli rice, arborio rice, or wine--just a few staples, like brown rice, canned…
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Pumpkin Muffins (Quick Bread)
My mom has been making these for years and they're a family favorite! I'm not sure where she got the recipe, but she thinks it's A…
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Roast Pork Loin with Prosciutto on Crostini
This recipe was adapted from "Culinary Artistry" by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page. It was used as an appetizer during their bo…
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Shrimp With Allspice
This recipe comes from our good friends Judith Dunbar Hines and Rick Denby at World Kitchen, a culinary program that takes place a…
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Sopa de Lima
If there is one traditional dish in the Yucatan Peninsula, this is it. Literally translated as “lime soup”, this is more of a …
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Spaghetti Sauce
Why buy the glass jar sauces? This recipe is super easy, fast and tasty. The use of small amounts of redolent spices gives this …
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Spiced Tea
We used this as a family flu and cold home medical treatment and it tasted too good to wait until we got sick.. :) Carlo…
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Spicy Chai
This is a seasoning mix for quick spicy chai. Unlike most recipes, the seasoning mix can be prepared ahead and stored in the refr…
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Trinidadian Pork Curry
I found this recipe in an international cooking magazine and made it tweaking it ever so slightly. I hope this will make up for m…
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Victorian Applesauce Cake
This recipe was taken from The Spice and Spirit for Kosher-Jewish Cooking, Labavitch Woman's Organization.
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